Portuguese Word · Beginner
tiririca
any herb in the family Cyperaceae
Pronunciation: /t͡ʃi.ɾiˈɾi.kɐ/
Meaning
any herb in the family Cyperaceae
Example
Nunca soube fazer verso, senão como tiririca, porque como ela é, que pica, e corta todo o universo[…]
He has never known how to make poetry that is not like the sedge, which by its nature stings and runs through the whole universe[…]
Practice tips
- Practice tiririca out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for beginner-level learners.